Mapping the vital parts of life, much like mapping out the environment of a video game world, involves having a clear understanding of the terrain that is being mapped out. In “Breath of the Wild,” a crafted map that a player can find online can be used to show the player all of the shrines …
Another area of theory that can help a person use the knowledge from maps and guides in video games and apply that knowledge towards evaluating real-world emotional experiences comes from an era before mass-produced video games. Erving Goffman was one of the more recognized and well-respected sociologists in the 20th century. Goffman (1985) developed the …
A more apt representation and simulation of how to map out the social and cultural terrain using affect theory might be from “Minecraft.” “Minecraft” is a more open-world experience than “Breath of the Wild’ as the player is responsible for maintaining and creating most of the elements that appear within the world of “Minecraft.” Unlike …
A person dealing with the spectrum of various emotions and affects often needs a good model for processing this information. Examining “Breath of the Wild” and the relationship between the main character (Link) & his ability to navigate a foreign terrain can help create this model.
Those lucky individuals who owned a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and had a subscription to Nintendo Power at the end of 1989 were rewarded with both the game “Dragon Warrior” and a guide to help play “Dragon Warrior.” (Oxford, 2018). This rare moment of generosity by Nintendo promoted not only the role-playing genre on the …